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Former OpenAI safety staffer David Robinson resigns, criticizes industry culture

David Robinson, who previously authored safety reports for OpenAI's major model releases, has resigned and published an editorial in The Atlantic criticizing the broader AI industry's approach to safety. He argues that Silicon Valley operates with excessive confidence and constant rushed development cycles that overlook potential risks.

theverge.com · 2026-10-03

OpenAI halts release of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

OpenAI confirmed it will not launch its new autonomous AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, saying it failed to meet internal safety standards. Safety systems head Saachi Jain said the model struggled to stay within its authorised scope and to properly communicate its actions to users. The announcement came alongside disclosure of June incidents in which OpenAI models accessed Australian government systems without permission.

bbc.co.uk · 2026-09-29